Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 10:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 10:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 10:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus tells Martha that she is worried and upset about many things. He is gently reminding her to focus on what is truly important.

Luke 10:41: And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises not to be anxious about tomorrow, suggesting that concern over daily tasks, like those Martha was worried about, is unnecessary.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Advises not to be anxious about anything, directly opposing the worry and distraction mentioned in Luke 10:41.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Invites those who labor and are heavy laden to come to Christ for rest, contrasting Martha's burdened state.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

Encourages casting all anxiety on God, contradicting the anxiousness expressed by Martha.

1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Contradiction with Psalm 55:22

Tells believers to cast their burdens on the Lord for support, opposing the distracted and worried attitude in Luke 10:41.

Psalm 55:22: Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. [burden: or, gift]
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